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THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Clarke
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Informational Hearing - Baltimore Police Department - Police Report Availability
FOR the purpose of inviting the Baltimore Police Commissioner to report to the City Council on the Police Department's procedures for responding to citizen police report requests.
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In addition to its vital role to combat crime in the City, the Baltimore Police Department contributes to the public's welfare in numerous other ways, including responding to and investigating automobile accidents. These other public safety roles are every bit as important to the health and well-being of Baltimore's citizens as the Department's more heralded crime fighting role.
As part of the Department's public safety role, police officers routinely produce reports on minor crimes and incidents, such as traffic accidents, that summarize the Department's investigation of these incidents. These reports are the definitive and often final word on what actually occurred. As such, they are often vital documents for those involved in or harmed by auto accidents and other incidents. The reports provide clarity about an incident, often establish who is at fault, and are generally required in order for someone affected by an incident to file any sort of claim with an insurance agency to recover on the loss.
However, many affected individuals h...
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